10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Reluctance (noun)
Meaning: unwillingness to do something. अनिच्छा
Synonyms: Disinclination, Hesitation, Demurral, Vacillation, Resistance, Disrelish
Antonyms: Willingness, Eagerness, Keenness, Avidity, Ardour, Zest, Inclination, Longing
Example: His reluctance to answer my questions made me suspicious.
Quibble (noun)
Meaning: a slight objection or criticism about a trivial matter. वक्रोक्ति, प्रतिवाद करना
Synonyms: Squabble, Moan, Grumble, Grouse, Niggle, Cavil, Grouch
Antonyms: Concur, Concurrence, Consent, Approval
Example: The only quibble about this book is the lack of colour illustrations.
Botched (adjective)
Meaning: (of a task) carried out badly or carelessly. ढिलाई से किया गया
Synonyms: Bungled, Abortive, Slipshod
Antonyms: Meticulously Done, Painstakingly Done, Diligently Done
Example: The work they did on the house was a botched job.
Complement (noun)
Meaning: contribute extra features to (someone or something) in such a way as to improve or emphasize their qualities. इज़ाफ़ा करना
Synonyms: Accompany, Supplement, Augment, Enhance, Harmonize With, Go With
Antonyms: Detract, Contrast, Differ From, Go Against
Example: Rice makes an excellent complement to a curry dish.
Imperative (adjective)
Meaning: of vital importance; crucial. अनिवार्य
Synonyms: Vital, Critical, Essential, Exigent, Pressing, Mandatory, Indispensable
Antonyms: Optional, Unforced, Discretionary, Trivial, Nugatory
Example: A broad and balanced education is an imperative for raising standards.
Enormous (adjective)
Meaning: very large in size, quantity, or extent. विशाल, बहुत बड़ा
Synonyms: Tremendous, Vast, Immense, Colossal, Prodigious
Antonyms: Minute, Diminutive, Teeny, Miniature
Example: The loss of his high-paying job caused enormous domestic upheaval.
Impart (verb)
Meaning: bestow (a quality). प्रदान करना, शिक्षा देना
Synonyms: Confer, Grant, Bestow, Accord, Afford, Provide, Contribute
Antonyms: Take, Deprive, Withhold
Example: A teacher's aim is to impart knowledge.
Envision (verb)
Meaning: imagine as a future possibility; visualize. कल्पना करना
Synonyms: Envisage, Foresee, Picture, Fancy, Image
Antonyms: Disregard, Neglect, Ignore
Example: Look forward to the future, we envision bright prospect for India’s development.
Cognitive (adjective)
Meaning: relating to cognition. ज्ञान-संबंधी
Synonyms: Intellectual, Rational, Psychological, Ratiocinative, Sensible
Antonyms: Improbable, Implausible, Nonsensical, Illogical
Example: As children grow older, their cognitive processes become sharper.
Applaud (verb)
Meaning: show strong approval of (a person or action); praise.. प्रशंसा करना
Synonyms: Acclaim, Commend, Compliment, Salute, Laud
Antonyms: Criticize, Censure, Condemn, Lambaste, Pillory
Example: The conference rose to applaud the speaker.
The editorial
Source: The Economic Times · 28 Apr 2019Instead of governments creating jobs directly, PPPs could show the way for employment generation.
The recent controversy arising from the reluctance of GoI to release the latest National Sample Survey Office (NSSO) report has added in making job creation and unemployment a central issue this election. The shift from an obsession with GDP growth numbers to jobs and unemployment is actually a welcome change.
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1. Synonym of Enormous
2. Antonym of Applaud
3. Synonym of Cognitive
4. Antonym of Reluctance
5. Synonym of Quibble
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